Explosions in Elk Grove Linked to High-Grade Illegal Fireworks Usage

ELK GROVE, California – Elk Grove authorities are actively investigating two explosive incidents that occurred recently, stemming from what has been determined to be “high-grade illegal commercial fireworks” according to the local police department. The first explosion took place inside the Jones Family Park bathroom, prompting a call for help from the public to identify … Read more

Explosive Suspect Sought by Elk Grove Police After Back-to-Back Blasts Near Jones Park

Elk Grove, California – The Elk Grove Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who is believed to have caused two explosions in close proximity to Jones Park. According to authorities, the suspect was caught on surveillance cameras riding a bicycle into a residential area near Jones Park. The first explosion occurred inside a … Read more

ELK GROVE Police Seek Public Help in Identifying Explosions Suspect

ELK GROVE, Calif. – Authorities in Elk Grove, California, are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for triggering two explosions in the area. The incidents occurred first at Jones Family Park on Tuesday evening and then at Baneberry Court the following day, leading police to believe they are connected. Surveillance footage captured … Read more

Memorial Service Honors 72 Men Who Died in the Willow Grove Mine Explosion in Belmont County

Belmont County, Ohio – On March 16, 1940, a tragic event unfolded in the Willow Grove Mine, claiming the lives of 72 men. Today, a memorial service was held to remember these individuals and to show support to the families impacted by the devastating loss. In a solemn tribute to the fallen miners, a commemorative … Read more

Mine Explosion Memorial Unveiled in Willow Grove to Honor Fallen Workers

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – In a solemn gathering today, members of the community came together to pay tribute to the 72 men who tragically lost their lives in the Willow Grove Mine explosion on March 16, 1940. The commemoration included the unveiling of a memorial stone and statue in Willow Grove, along with a historic … Read more

SHOOTING TRAGEDY: Two Found Dead in Downers Grove Home After Domestic Dispute

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Two people were discovered shot to death inside a residence in west suburban Downers Grove Tuesday night, authorities said. Police responded to a home in the 6400-block of Fairview Avenue around 10:02 p.m. after receiving reports of a man with a gun inside the residence and the sound of a … Read more